Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) show

Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

Summary: Interviewing thought leaders in business, design, marketing and startups.

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 Why Startups should Think about Mobile First - Luke Wroblewski | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:58

In this interview, Luke Wroblewski explains that startups need to take more advantage of mobile. He outlines that starting small and streamlining is a great way to learn mobile design. At the end we touch on the key points from his latest book.

 Growing your Startup into a Lasting Company - Chris Wanstrath | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

In this interview, Chris Wanstrath reveals why he is focused on creating a great working environment and why founders need to let go when growing a startup. He also explains how he hires, fires and what makes a great product.

 Developing a Community with Jeff Lawson, Twilio | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 22:48

In this interview, Jeff Lawson explains how he built a community around developers and why the demo is the most powerful asset for a startup. He also reveals the mindset of the purchasing developer and how to create a good API.

 Designing Mobile First with Luke Wroblewski, Input Factory | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 19:58

In this interview, Luke Wroblewski explains that startups need to take more advantage of mobile. He outlines that starting small and streamlining is a great way to learn mobile design. At the end we touch on the key points from his latest book.

 Creating a Lasting Startup with Chris Wanstrath, GitHub | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 00:00:00

In this interview, Chris Wanstrath reveals why he is focused on creating a great working environment and why founders need to let go when growing a startup. He also explains how he hires, fires and what makes a great product.

 Hiring Engineers and Building Value - Hiten Shah | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:40

In this interview, Hiten Shah shares how he built a technical product without being a developer. He shares why open communication and setting milestones are essential. Finally, Hiten reveals why customer development and finding the value is a prerequisite.

 Hiring and Building Value with Hiten Shah, Kissmetrics | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 26:40

In this interview, Hiten Shah shares how he built a technical product without being a developer. He shares why open communication and setting milestones are essential. Finally, Hiten reveals why customer development and finding the value is a prerequisite.

 Why Simplicity Creates Great User Experiences - Oliver Reichenstein | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:26

In this interview, Oliver Reichenstein explains the importance of keeping interfaces simple and why current websites are complicated. He outlines the pitfalls of research and why it's a good starting point to understand user expectations.

 Drafting your Startup Designs - Ryan Freitas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:54

In this interview, Ryan Freitas reveals how to conceptualize and draft your startup idea on paper. He explains why it's crucial to design with elegance and what you can do to improve your design sensibility.

 Designing Simple Interfaces with Oliver Reichenstein, iA | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 24:26

In this interview, Oliver Reichenstein explains the importance of keeping interfaces simple and why current websites are complicated. He outlines the pitfalls of research and why it's a good starting point to understand user expectations.

 Drafting your Startup Designs with Ryan Freitas, About.me | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 24:54

In this interview, Ryan Freitas reveals how to conceptualize and draft your startup idea on paper. He explains why it's crucial to design with elegance and what you can do to improve your design sensibility.

 How to get a Mentor with David Cohen, TechStars | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 22:58

In this interview, David Cohen explains how founders can get a mentor for their startup and why mentors play a role in building credibility. He also gives advice for being a good mentee and how to identify great mentors.

 How to get a Mentor for your Startup - David Cohen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:58

In this interview, David Cohen explains how founders can get a mentor for their startup and why mentors play a role in building credibility. He also gives advice for being a good mentee and how to identify great mentors.

 Pitching your Startup to Publications - Om Malik | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:28

In this interview, Om Malik reveals where most founders go wrong when pitching their startup to publications and what he looks for in startup founders. He also shares what he has learnt from founding GigaOM.

 Reasons why Startups Succeed or Fail - Max Marmer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:46

In this interview, Max Marmer explains why the successful startups pivot at least once and why different markets and products require different types of founders. He also outlines why premature scaling and monetizing too early is a path to startup failure.

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